Shortstack can be quite shy sometimes. This orange and white cat doesn’t like to be picked up for very long and prefers to come to you for attention. He would do best in a quieter home. For an introduction, contact the Cat Association of Topeka, 1719 S.W. Gage, at (785) 272-4735 or visit www.topekacat.org.

Helping Hands Humane Society

Torin is a pit bull mix, and he is nearly 2 years old. The breeds he is mixed with are smart and active, so he would do well with an active family who can give him lots of exercise. For an introduction, stop by the Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 S.W. 21st, call (785) 233-7325 or visit www.hhhstopeka.org.